Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Roanoke is 50.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Roanoke earn an average of $100,100 per year or $48.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Roanoke is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Roanoke is less than 1%.

Rankings for Roanoke

  • Ranks #4 in Virginia for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #91 in the nation for salary and #315 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #195 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Roanoke Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $100,100 or $48.13 per hour which is 8% less than the Virginia average salary of $108,910.

AverageRoanokeVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$48.13$52.36-8.08%
Annual Salary$100,100$108,910-8.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Roanoke Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $100,100 or $48.13 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageRoanokeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$48.13$47.900.48%
Annual Salary$100,100$99,6400.46%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Roanoke earns an average annual salary of $109,771 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $108,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Roanoke is 9% less than the Virginia average, which means Roanoke residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.

  • Virginia average salary is $108,910.
  • Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $107,853.
  • Roanoke average salary is $100,100.
  • Roanoke cost-of-living adjusted salary is $109,771.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Roanoke$100,10091.19%$109,771
Virginia$108,910100.98%$107,853
U.S.$99,640$99,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Roanoke, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $62,460 and $126,110 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than $162,120, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $59,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $59,240
15%2 – 4 years8$59,240 – $62,460
25%5 – 9 years12$62,460 – $78,990
25%10 – 14 years12$78,990 – $126,110
15%15 – 20 years8$78,990 – $162,120
10%20+ years5Above $162,120
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,960), Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,270), Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,560), Health Care Social Workers ($54,420), and Psychology Teachers ($66,190).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,100
Psychology Teachers$66,190
Health Care Social Workers$54,420
Marriage and Family Therapists$49,560
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,270
Social Workers$43,960
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Roanoke Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Roanoke is 50.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $100,100 per year or $48.13 per hour in Roanoke.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Roanoke Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $109,771 per year or $53 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Roanoke are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($100,100), Psychology Teachers($66,190), Health Care Social Workers($54,420).


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